DykeheadWest Calder, South Lanarkshire, EH55 8LW

Dykehead sits in a wonderful rural setting to the south of West Calder, enjoying an accessible yet peaceful location. The house lies off a quiet road, set behind electric gates, with a driveway leading to the front door. Accommodation is arranged over two floors, beginning with a welcoming entrance hallway that provides access to the main living spaces.

The principal living area features bi folding doors overlooking the garden and a wood burning stove that offers warmth during the winter months. A bespoke hardwood spiral staircase leads to the upper floor, and there is also access through to the office, which links back to the entrance hallway. The dining room sits adjacent to the kitchen and benefits from a westerly aspect.

The kitchen is fitted with a traditional range of base and wall mounted units and includes a breakfast bar. Appliances comprise an Alpha oil fired boiler, gas hob, dishwasher, and an American style fridge freezer. A west facing conservatory provides additional dining space or serves as a delightful sunroom with views over the garden. The ground floor is completed by a utility/boot room with a washing machine, tumble dryer a WC and back door.

The first floor is accessed from the main sitting room. The main bedroom includes an en suite shower room, walk in wardrobe, and a balcony that captures the surrounding views. There are three further bedrooms on the first floor (one with an en suite) along with a family bathroom with a shower.

The property enjoys generous outdoor space, with a south facing garden overlooking one of the paddocks. A large lawn, flanked by a mature hawthorn hedge, sits alongside an adjacent patio accessed from both the sunroom and the kitchen. Paths around the house lead to a range of outbuildings, which include:

Garden House: A versatile, fully insulated space equipped with power, lighting, and internet. The current owners have used it as a work from home office, but it would also be suitable as overflow accommodation or a studio. It features a terrace overlooking the paddock.

Summer House: Positioned near the entrance to Dykehead and accompanied by its own veranda and is a fully insulated space equipped with power.

Steel Portal Shed: A large shed measuring 38 ft x 18 ft, with a roller shutter door and electricity. This offers extremely useful space for a workshop, garage, or general storage.

Stables: Two sets of stables, each with two loose boxes and tack rooms equipped with power.

The land extends to approximately 14.1 acres in total. Beyond the house, it comprises three principal areas of grazing. The southern paddock extends to around 4.69 acres, is well drained, and gently slopes. The northern paddocks extend to roughly 8.18 acres, with about 5.27 acres of grazing and the remainder forming light woodland. There is also a wildlife pond, which provides a haven for wildlife throughout the year.

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